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Fen Ditton & Fulbourn

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About

Fen Ditton & Fulbourn ward encompasses rural and village landscapes on the eastern fringe of Cambridge. The area includes the separate settlements of Fen Ditton, by the River Cam, and Fulbourn, centred on its historic High Street. Land use is primarily agricultural, with open arable fields and pockets of woodland defining the scenery between the communities. The ward functions as a residential area for Cambridge, with local services concentrated in the villages.

A notable feature is the presence of the Ida Darwin Hospital site in Fulbourn, which has a long history of mental health care provision. The Fen Ditton riverside is known for its connection to the annual University Boat Race, offering a popular vantage point. Traffic along the A1303 and A14 corridors is a significant aspect of daily life, linking the villages to the city and wider region.

Area overview

On average Fen Ditton & Fulbourn has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn is £69,826 per year. There are 5 schools in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fen Ditton & Fulbourn is home to around 10,641 people, with a population density of about 160.4 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fen Ditton & Fulbourn Population
10,641
Population density
160.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.86(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.19(+23%)
Shoplifting
11.65(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.33(+15%)
Public order
5.54(+8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,319
68.76%
Other White
1,157
10.87%
Indian
701
6.59%
Other Asian
272
2.56%
Chinese
192
1.8%
Total population: 10,644

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,432
50.98%
No qualifications
1,086
12.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,019
11.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
892
10.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
660
7.59%
Total 16+ residents: 8,693

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,655
35.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,166
25.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
953
20.62%
Social rents from council
360
7.79%
Other social rented
301
6.51%
Total households: 4,622

Property prices in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£475
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £605K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £475 per square foot) in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£620,000£489
Semi-Detached34£447,500£452
Terraced19£361,260£468
Flats10£223,750£453

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£590,000£176,000£360,000£306,000
2017£505,000£170,000£355,000£305,000
2018£530,000£195,000£375,000£315,000
2019£574,000£186,000£380,000£300,000
2020£547,500£245,000£385,000£325,000
2021£650,000£299,950£500,000£345,000
2022£673,475£220,784£466,000£362,500
2023£666,351£227,000£670,000£435,000
2024£716,381£339,950£440,000£428,750
2025£622,500£211,000£450,000£401,300
2026£529,000£475,000£331,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£399£449£388£359
2017£393£441£389£457
2018£398£368£389£477
2019£401£403£389£440
2020£403£406£395£414
2021£440£514£418£455
2022£469£432£483£538
2023£534£432£486£531
2024£506£534£473£543
2025£518£453£469£500
2026£470£404£516
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fen Ditton & Fulbourn in the last year.

All postcodes in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn

CB215EG

Cambridge Road

CB215BJ

Pettits Close

CB215AT

Woodpecker Way

CB58SU

Church Street

CB215BT

Doggets Lane

CB259AR

Albert Road

CB259AA

Herrings Close

CB58TE

High Ditch Road

CB259AL

Vicarage Meadow

CB215EJ

The Chantry

CB58ED

Marleigh Lane

CB215DW

The Maples

CB215TA

The Squires Field

CB58SS

Ditton Lane

CB215DP

Bird Farm Road

CB19AZ

Church Road

CB58TD

Musgrave Way

CB19GG

Fennec Close

CB215JF

Temple End

CB259JE

Clayhithe Road

CB215BZ

Balsham Road

CB58ES

Bragg Way

CB58EZ

Beta Avenue

CB58TQ

Bakery Close

CB215XG

Cambridge Road

CB215DZ

Hinton Road

CB215RH

Huntsmill

CB215EP

Church Lane

CB215AH

Roberts Way

CB215AS

Heron Close

CB19AD

Pembroke Way

CB215AG

Chapel Meadows

CB58TA

Horningsea Road

CB58UP

Stanbury Close

CB215DU

Caraway Road

CB215DY

Weston Grove

CB215HF

All Saints Road

CB259JG

High Street

CB215ES

Station Road

CB215XB

Cambridge Road

CB58TF

High Ditch Road

CB58YJ

Fen Ditton & Fulbourn

CB215DA

Balsham Road

CB58XH

Willow Court

CB80UN

Brinkley Road

CB215LF

Fen Road

CB215HS

Fromont Close

CB215AN

Armistice Close

CB58YN

Fen Ditton & Fulbourn

CB58SY

Wrights Close

CB215HG

St Vigors Road

CB215DD

Barnsfield

CB215BN

Manor Walk

CB215JJ

Toft Way

CB215HQ

Cambridge Road

CB215LA

Manor Close

CB19GH

Tamarin Gardens

CB215BG

The Haven

CB215XN

Brunswick Court

CB259AW

The Square

CB259AQ

Newmarket Road

CB58TG

Newmarket Road

CB259AG

Newmarket Road

CB215DE

Fulbourn Old Drift

CB58YH

Cessna Way

CB215JH

Toft Lane

CB80XF

Delamere Close

CB58SQ

Newmarket Road

CB19GT

Antelope Way

CB58AA

Newmarket Road

CB58SB

Thetford Terrace

CB19AU

Thulborn Close

CB215DH

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.